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Odesa

City of Ukraine
Odesa is a large city, the administrative, economic, and cultural center of the Odesa Oblast, located on the northwestern coast of the Black Sea, near the mouth of the Dniester River and several estuaries. It is the third-largest city in Ukraine, known for its unique geographical location and multicultural population, numbering about 1 million people. The modern founding of Odesa as a port city dates back to 1794, which spurred rapid development of trade and economy. The city gained the status of a free port in 1819, contributing to its rapid growth and transforming it into a significant trade, industrial, and scientific hub of the Black Sea region.
1794
Construction of the port and city began
1810
The first city theater opened
1819
The city received free port status
1865
The Imperial Novorossiysk University was founded
1887
A new building of the Odesa Opera House opened, becoming an architectural masterpiece
1919
The Odesa Film Studio was established
1965
The city was awarded the honorary title of Hero City
2017
A new passenger terminal of the international airport opened
2019
Odesa joined the UNESCO Creative Cities Network as a City of Literature
2023
The historic city center was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List
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Fire in Odesa: firefighters extinguish fire on 900 square meters

A fire broke out in Odesa, engulfing garbage and shrubbery over an area of 900 square meters, likely due to careless handling of fire.

Crimes and emergencies • May 11, 03:55 AM • 28191 views
Exports via the Ukrainian sea corridor reached 45 million tons

In the first 9 months of the Ukrainian Corridor's operation, nearly 1,600 vessels exported 45 million tons of cargo, mostly Ukrainian agricultural products, to 44 countries.

Economy • May 10, 09:00 AM • 36866 views
Air Force confirms downing of 10 Russian attack drones

The Ukrainian Air Force confirms the destruction of 10 Russian Shahid attack drones and two S-300/S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems launched from Crimea and Belgorod region during a night attack.

War in Ukraine • May 10, 04:01 AM • 26957 views
Sea mine detonated in Odesa region, washed up on the coast

A naval mine that washed up on the coast in Odesa region was defused by a controlled explosion on the night of May 9, the Southern Military District of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported.

War in Ukraine • May 9, 07:45 PM • 60420 views
Explosion occurs in Odesa - mayor

In Odessa, there was a feeling of vibuh, the Meshkans were called upon to lose their clothes in ukritty.

War in Ukraine • May 9, 02:22 PM • 21506 views
A high-speed target is moving towards Odesa region: residents are urged to stay in shelters

The head of the Odesa RMA, Oleh Kiper, urged residents of the region to take shelter because of a high-speed target moving toward Odesa region.

War in Ukraine • May 9, 02:16 PM • 18914 views
More than 25 thousand newlyweds applied for marriage on Diia portal

Since February, more than 25,000 newlyweds have used the online marriage registration service on the Diia portal, with 53% of applications submitted by women, and the highest number of applications submitted in Kyiv, Lviv, and Odesa regions.

Society • May 9, 02:07 PM • 16806 views
Ukrainian Air Force destroys 17 out of 20 UAVs

On the night of May 9, the Ukrainian Air Force shot down 17 of 20 Russian Shahed drones attacking the Odessa region from occupied Crimea.

War in Ukraine • May 9, 03:46 AM • 42807 views
In Odesa, a man stabbed a teenager to death for refusing to let him smoke: what is known

A 24-year-old Kharkiv resident stabbed a 16-year-old boy in Odesa because he refused to give him a cigarette, and now faces up to 15 years in prison for premeditated murder.

Society • May 8, 11:50 AM • 18724 views
Missile attack on Odesa on April 29: death toll rises to 7

The number of victims of the Russian rocket attack on Odesa on April 29 increased to 7 after another man who was wounded in the attack died in hospital.

War in Ukraine • May 8, 10:14 AM • 16354 views
Decaf is already available at 112 WOG filling stations

The WOG filling station network is expanding the availability of the popular ZAVZHDYKAVA project. Decaffeinated coffee is already available at 112 major city and highway filling stations in 16 regions of Ukraine.

Business News • May 8, 08:09 AM • 55093 views
"Today, Ukrainians are once again countering the evil that has been revived" - Zelensky on the Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism in World War II

On the Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism in World War II, President Zelensky said that Ukrainians are once again fighting against the evil revived under the Russian flag, and only a united free world can stop it, as it did in 1945.

War in Ukraine • May 8, 06:39 AM • 31187 views
Preparation for the heating season: Shmyhal held a meeting on decentralization of the energy system

The Cabinet of Ministers held a meeting to prepare for the supply of generators to critical infrastructure facilities for the next heating season, which will help decentralize the energy system and make it less vulnerable to Russian attacks.

War in Ukraine • May 7, 03:37 PM • 38921 views
There are still 15 people in hospitals in Odesa region, 5 of them in serious condition: Kiper on the consequences of Russian attacks

15 people, including a 4-year-old girl, remain hospitalized with injuries as a result of the recent Russian rocket attacks on Odesa on April 29, 30, and May 1, 5 of them in serious condition.

War in Ukraine • May 7, 03:30 PM • 20936 views
Repair and construction of shelters, restoration of damaged housing: Kiper gives details of meeting with UN coordinator

Repair and construction of shelters, restoration of damaged housing: Kiper told the details of the meeting with the UN coordinator.

War in Ukraine • May 7, 02:21 PM • 30497 views
Two russian guided missiles shot down in Odesa region

On the afternoon of May 7, 2024, in the Odesa region, air defense forces shot down 2 X-59/X-69 guided missiles.

War in Ukraine • May 7, 01:29 PM • 29818 views
About 87% of Ukrainian agricultural products have been exported by sea in recent months

In recent months, about 85-87% of Ukrainian agricultural products have been exported by sea, with the volume of road transportation increasing after the border was unblocked.

Economy • May 7, 01:27 PM • 44614 views
Storm brings a mine to the coast of Odesa region

The mine, which was washed up on the coast of Odesa region by a storm, was discovered by a local resident and safely removed by the Ukrainian Navy through a controlled explosion.

War in Ukraine • May 7, 01:13 PM • 17635 views
Verification of officials' declarations: NACP reveals over UAH 55.8 million of false information

Since the beginning of 2024, the National Agency for the Prevention of Corruption has launched 402 full verifications of declarations, of which 51 have already been completed and revealed over UAH 55. 8 million of false information, over UAH 14.7 million of illicit enrichment and almost UAH 1.3 million of unjustified assets of various officials across Ukraine.

Politics • May 6, 10:03 AM • 83151 views
In Kyiv, more than 2 thousand companies are registered at one address: what are mass registration addresses and where are they most common

More than 140,000 companies in Ukraine are registered at mass registration addresses, with the largest number - more than 2,000 companies - registered at a single address in Kyiv.

Economy • May 6, 07:00 AM • 21956 views
Fatal accident in Odesa region: driver killed, 5-year-old son injured

A Ford driver was killed and his 5-year-old son was injured when the driver lost control, drove off the road and collided with a tree in Odesa region.

Society • May 6, 02:12 AM • 28648 views
On Easter night, 25 reports of various offenses were recorded

On Easter, the police recorded only 25 offenses, mostly administrative, and about 300 people were taken to police stations for violating the curfew, while services were held in compliance with the restrictions.

Society • May 5, 09:11 AM • 24594 views
In the afternoon, Russians launch a missile attack on Odesa region: three people are wounded

Three people were wounded and civilian infrastructure was damaged as a result of a Russian missile strike on Odesa region, and the relevant services are working at the scene.

War in Ukraine • May 4, 02:04 PM • 31118 views
Coriander is grown in 12 regions of Ukraine: who leads in production

In 2023, Mykolaiv region became the leader in coriander production in Ukraine with 3,000 hectares under crops, and the total area under coriander increased to 8,300 hectares, up 25% from 2020.

Economy • May 4, 12:51 PM • 102405 views
In Volyn, the sale of the second historical monument of the times of Kievan Rus - a carved plate with the image of angels - has been stopped

The Prosecutor's Office of Volyn region has stopped the illegal sale of a carved stone slab from the 12th and 13th centuries depicting two angels, a historical monument of Kievan Rus.

Culture • May 4, 10:41 AM • 27620 views
Treasure trove of silver coins from the Crimean Khanate found in Odesa region

Historian Serhiy Zhosan discovered a "Florentine treasure" of 140 silver coins from the Crimean Khanate, probably hidden during Crimean Tatar raids, in a ravine near the village of Flora in Odesa region.

Society • May 4, 06:46 AM • 45796 views
Businessman donates apartment to family of paramedic killed in Odesa

A businessman from Odesa region donated a fully furnished two-room apartment to the family of paramedic Serhiy Rotar, who was killed during a Russian missile attack on Odesa on March 15.

Society • May 4, 05:40 AM • 91980 views
Favorite of American stars: who is Tanya Muinho, who will perform for Ukrainian participants of the Eurovision Song Contest

Tanya Muinho, an acclaimed Ukrainian director known for her work with international stars such as Lil Nas X and Harry Styles, will direct a performance for the Ukrainian participants of the Eurovision Song Contest 2024, alyona alyona and Jerry Heil.

UNN Lite • May 3, 03:00 PM • 103428 views
Russian strikes in Odesa: 16 injured still in hospital, 5 in serious condition

As a result of the recent Russian attacks on Odesa from April 29 to May 1 16 people are still in hospital, 5 of them in serious condition, including a 4-year-old girl.

War in Ukraine • May 3, 09:55 AM • 19752 views
Ukraine again takes emergency electricity aid from the EU, restrictions still in place in two regions - Energy Ministry

Yesterday, the electricity needs of consumers were covered by their own generation, commercial imports and emergency assistance during peak hours, while some regions experienced power outages due to technical problems, but all consumers were connected within a few hours.

Society • May 3, 08:01 AM • 46629 views